Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Ferguson

Senior Oracle Database Administrator leading support for Oracle and SQL Server databases at Ferguson. Designing and implementing high availability solutions for minimal downtime and data loss.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $6,805 - $11,921 per monthWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudMS SQL ServerOraclePythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support for Oracle databases, including configuration, tuning and troubleshooting
Proactively monitor system health, tune SQL queries, optimize indexes, and manage database configurations to prevent performance degradation
Lead performance tuning and troubleshooting efforts, identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions
Design, implement, and support high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) strategies, including Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters), Oracle Data Guard, SQL Server Always on Availability Groups and Failover clustering
Deploy and upgrade multiple versions of Oracle (e.g., 12c, 19c) and Microsoft SQL Server on physical, virtual, and cloud environments
Implement robust security measures, manage user permissions, access controls, apply patches, and ensure compliance with data governance policies
Collaborate with development, infrastructure and operations to support data-driven initiatives
Establish and test comprehensive backup strategies to guarantee rapid recovery from system failures or data corruption
Maintain documentation for Oracle data models, dictionaries, and configurations
Provide technical leadership, mentorship of fellow DBAs and contributes to strategic database planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Master’s a plus)
5+ years DBA experience in enterprise, 24/7 environments; 8+ years preferred for lead-level candidates
Strong experience with both Oracle and SQL Server in high-volume, production environments
Hands-on experience with RAC, Data Guard, Always On, clustering, and failover strategies
Proven ability in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
Experience mentoring others, acting as an escalation point, and contributing to database strategy (for lead candidates)
OCP and/or Microsoft SQL Server/Azure certifications preferred
Strong problem-solving, communication, and ability to manage priorities in an on-call environment
WMS or supply chain systems experience preferred; general understanding of distribution/logistics environments helpful

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Mental health coverage
Gender affirming and family building benefits
Paid parental leave
Associate discounts
Community involvement opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Oracle databasesSQL Serverperformance tuningtroubleshootingRACData GuardAlways Onclusteringscriptingbackup strategies

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationmentorshipleadershipcollaborationstrategic planningability to manage priorities

Certifications

OCPMicrosoft SQL Server certificationAzure certification